Learning Support Assistant (1:1 – ASD) – Full Time Location: Colchester Start Date: September We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide full‑time 1:1 support for a child with Autism (ASD) in a mainstream primary school in Colchester, starting in September. This is a rewarding long‑term opportunity for an LSA who is confident supporting children with ASD and is passionate about helping pupils feel safe, supported, and able to access learning. The Role: Full‑time 1:1 support for a child with ASD Working within a mainstream primary classroom Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning Implementing strategies to support sensory needs and behaviour Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO Promoting independence and positive relationships throughout the school day The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience supporting children with ASD, ideally in a primary setting Be confident working 1:1 with children with additional needs Use a calm, patient, and consistent approach Have knowledge of behaviour support strategies and visual structures Be reliable, nurturing, and committed to a full‑time role Have a genuine passion for inclusive education Benefits of Working with Protocol: Access to long‑term, full‑time SEN roles Competitive and reliable weekly pay Support from a dedicated education consultant Clear communication and ongoing guidance Opportunities to progress into long‑term or permanent positions If you’re an LSA with ASD experience looking to make a lasting impact in a supportive mainstream primary school, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for more information. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.